Ronald Lamont Ross, 40, of Lewisville, Texas, United States is accused of fatally shooting a man. The identity of the deceased has not yet been made public.
Authorities have launched a formal homicide investigation following a deadly confrontation outside a local establishment. The incident, which took place in a busy commercial area, resulted in the death of an adult male and the swift apprehension of a suspect now facing multiple felony charges.
Incident overview and immediate response
The violence unfolded shortly after 1:00 a.m. on March 1, 2026 when the Lewisville Police Department received urgent reports regarding a shooting in the 1100 block of Texas Street in Lewisville. Upon arriving at the scene—the parking lot of a local bar—officers discovered a man lying on the ground suffering from several gunshot wounds.
While some officers immediately began administering life-saving measures to the victim, others worked to secure the perimeter and gather preliminary evidence. Despite the rapid medical intervention at the scene and the victim’s subsequent transport to a nearby hospital in critical condition, he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
Suspect apprehension and legal charges
Based on descriptions provided by witnesses at the scene, investigators were able to quickly identify a person of interest. Ross was located by officers in the vicinity of the shooting shortly after the event occurred.
According to police statements, Ross was taken into custody without further incident. He was charged with murder and tampering with physical evidence.
Next steps in the investigation
Officials noted that the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office is tasked with confirming the victim’s identity and will release that information once the next of kin have been formally notified.
While a suspect is in custody, the Lewisville Police Department emphasizes that the investigation remains active and fluid. Detectives are working to establish a motive and reconstruct the events leading up to the gunfire.
Call for public assistance
Authorities are urging anyone who may have witnessed the altercation or who possesses relevant video footage or information to come forward. Tips can be directed to Detective Frederick at dfrederick@cityoflewisville.com or the Lewisville Police Department at 972-219-3640. For those wishing to remain anonymous, information can be submitted through Denton County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-388-TIPS (8477) or online at dentoncountycrimestoppers.com.
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